Anniston, AL vs Antioch, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Antioch
57.9
#1957 nationally
Antioch leads in median household income ($90,709 vs $45,642). Antioch leads in walk score (41 vs 22). Anniston leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 44.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Antioch, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 57.9 (#1957) |
| Population | 21,167 | 117,096 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $595,248 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $90,709 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 44.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+38.0 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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57.9 Score
Antioch, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$595,248
Population
117,096
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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